Good Quality Miyabi Koh Prep Knife, 5.5″

Perfect for a wide range of kitchen tasks from slicing a tomato to cutting kitchen twine, this indispensable prep knife packs incredible versatility into a small, easy-to-handle package.

Miyabi pays tribute to the beauty of traditional craftsmanship with the introduction of Miyabi Koh—meaning “light” in Japanese. Classic, simple and comfortable to use in either a Western or Eastern hold, this cutlery collection is as functional as it is beautiful. The faceted pakkawood handle echoes those favored in Japan, and each one is individually weight-tested in a nine-step process to ensure perfect ergonomic design.

Forged from FC61 stainless steel, each full-tang blade is touched by 46 artisans and is hand-honed to an exceptionally sharp 9.5–12 degrees. The Friodur² hardening process improves the microstructure of the steel for improved cutting performance, corrosion resistance and durability—and the blades are polished to a stunning mirror finish. Sandblasted katana edges, a signature decorative pin and a hand-engraved logo add distinctive Japanese style to the minimalist design.

• Designed to exacting standards exclusively for Sur La Table, Koh melds expert artisanship with groundbreaking technology
• Revolutionary FC61 steel pairs fine carbide distribution with an astonishing 61 Rockwell hardness
• Fine carbide distribution results in a blade that holds an incredibly sharp angle and is extremely durable, with no risk of chipping under normal use
• Friodur² hardening improves the microstructure of the steel for improved cutting performance, corrosion resistance and durability
• Each blade is hand-honed to a blisteringly sharp angle of 9.5° to 12°. Because blades are sharpened by hand, exact angle may vary slightly
• Blades are polished to a mirror finish and have sandblasted katana edges
• Each handle is individually weight adjusted, and undergoes a rigorous nine-step finishing process to ensure perfect ergonomic design
• Comfort-oriented features such as a rounded spine, bolster and heel reduce cutting and slicing fatigue; knife is easy to hold in either an Eastern or a Western grip
• Hand-engraved logo on blade
• Signature Miyabi decorative pin